Early years inspections disrupted by pay freeze dispute
28 July 2008
Ofsted inspectors in early years and social care are locked in a pay dispute over a three-year pay freeze, which is disrupting nursery and childminding inspections.
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Exemption process from EYFS is spelled out
21 July 2008
Nurseries and childminders can now find out how to apply for exemptions from specific parts of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Nurseries link up for flexible care
26 August 2008
The Bright Horizons nursery chain is linking up with more than 1,000 other childcare providers nationally to meet the care needs of parents faced with a surge in new flexible...
ABC to sell UK nurseries
7 July 2008
Busy Bees could be poised to buy back the UK nursery business from its Australia-based parent company ABC Learning Centres.
Children's freedom to play is 'restricted'
4 August 2008
Children are facing serious restrictions on adventurous play such as climbing a tree or riding a bike, according to a survey for this week's Playday event.
Studies conflict over literacy skills
14 July 2008
Unpublished Government research appears to contradict the findings of an internal report carried out by the Department for Children, Schools and Families last month, which found a direct link between...
Parents offered online say to Government
20 October 2008
Parents want more say about tax credits and family benefits, according to the first survey from an online venture launched by the Family and Parenting Institute to coincide with Parents'...
EYFS literacy goals and exemptions to be reviewed
30 June 2008
The Government is to review two of the literacy Early Learning Goals and allow nurseries and childminders to apply to be exempt from specific parts of the EYFS on 'philosophical'...
Children's centres could help bridge generation gap
22 September 2008
A number of children's centres could aim to provide support for both young and old people, following a new report that calls for bridging the generation gap.
Children's Trust Board in every council, in wake of Baby P case
19 November 2008
Every local authority in England will be required by law to have a Children's Trust Board responsible for improving the safety and well-being of all children.
